Producer price inflation in Sri Lanka accelerated to 6.9% year-on-year in September 2026 from a revised 5.1% in August, marking its highest level since May 2023.
The increase was driven by higher costs across several sectors, including agriculture, where prices climbed to 10.8% from 2.6%, and electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply sector rose further to 24.5% from 23.9%.
Inflation also rose in manufacturing (6.0% vs. 5.1%), largely reflecting faster price growth in food products (6.0% vs. 2.8%) and rubber and plastic products (13.6% vs. 13.1%).
In contrast, price growth eased in water collection, treatment and supply, slowing to 2.5% from 5.4%.
On a monthly basis, producer prices increased by 0.3% in September, down from 0.5% in August.
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